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About us ...

constitution
of the society

The Dutch Australian Society “Abel Tasman” Inc is a registered not-for-profit organisation that was established in 1970. The Patron is Mr George Huizing – Hon Consul of the Netherlands.

TASMAN TELEGRAPH
DECEMBER 2011

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The number of members at present is 220. The membership year is from 1st January to 31st December.

The Society is run by five unpaid officers and five committee members who are elected every year.

The Society publishes the Tasman Telegraph every quarter. The editors are Mr Kees and Mrs Irene Wierenga.

2011 membership subscription rates

Couple – $35 ($30 pensioner)

Single – $25 ($20 pensioner)

To join the Society, or renew your membership, download a printable membership Application/Renewal form. Send the completed form, together with your cheque, to:

  • The Secretary,
    PO Box 148,
    Sandy Bay TAS 7006

current committee members

Executive Members:

  • President: Dr Freddie von Schmidt
  • Vice-President: Mr Titus Steenhuis
  • Secretary: Mr Kees Wierenga
  • Treasurer: Mrs Irene Wierenga

Non-executive Members:

  • Mrs Betsy Straatsma
  • Mr Peter Herweynen
  • Mrs Riet Vonk
  • Mr Marc Guijt
  • Mr Ben van Dijken

Public Officer:

  • Secretary

society representatives:

Abel Tasman Art Prize Committee:

  • Ali Stam

Multicultural Council of Tasmania:

  • Helen Kosmeyer

Channel Heritage Museum:

  • Kees Wierenga

International Wall of Friendship:

  • Dr Freddie von Schmidt
    Peter Herweynen
OUR PURPOSE

The Dutch Australian Society exists to promote the cultural and historical heritage that links Tasmanians to the Netherlands.

We invite you
to join us.

If you would like to help us increase awareness within the Tasmanian community of their historical and cultural heritage, we invite you to become a supporter or member.

For more information, please contact us.

Did you migrate from the Netherlands to Tasmania?

Please help us build up a historical record of Dutch migrants by completing a simple QUESTIONNAIRE. The information is to be stored in the Dutch Migrant Record section of the new Channel Heritage Museum.

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